Herb-Roasted Chicken with Lemon and Sage Recipe | Epicurious

Ingredients

• 1 (3- to 3 1/2-pound) whole chicken, patted dry with paper towels
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced
• 1 bunch of fresh sage leaves (about 1/2 cup)
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and halved crosswise, optional
• 3 celery stalks, cut crosswise into thirds, optional
• 1 large onion, peeled and cut into large chunks, optional